Shanghai Girls - Lisa See (2009)There is something so nice about being the first one to read a book, whether it is newly bought or new at the library, I don't mind. I had waited I think 5 months on the reserve list for Lisa Sees new book.
Starting int 1937, it tells the story of Pearl and May Chin, sisters in Shanghai who are living a good life, modeling and socialising at all of the popular spots. It then follows them through the Japanese invasion of China and their eventual arrival in the US.
I have read Lisa Sees two previous novels, which were awesome, Peony in Love and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. On Gold Mountain was more of a family history about her Chinese family that had emigrated to the US, and I see echoes of these stories in Shangai Girls. Not as compelling as her historical novels, it was still interesting and compelling and I enjoy her flowing style of writing. 3/5
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